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2013 Map of Carolina Beach

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Carolina Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The coastal communities of Carolina Beach, Wilmington Beach, and Hanby Beach occupy the narrow barrier of Pleasure Island, defined by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the complex waterways of the Cape Fear River to the west. This maritime landscape is bisected by Snows Cut, which connects the river to Myrtle Sound. The western bank is characterized by vast hydrographic features including Orton Pond, Sampson Pond, and Beaverdam Pond, alongside the industrial presence of the Sunny Point Army Terminal.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of established residential grids and smaller landings like Anderson Landing. Inland landmarks such as Kendall Chapel and various family-named roads like Kendall Chapel Rd SE and Saint Philips Rd SE indicate a long-standing rural community infrastructure predating more modern developments. The map also captures navigational markers along the river, including the Keg Island Range and Lower Liliput Range, essential for navigating the shifting channels between Campbell Island and the mainland.